Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Microwatts to Picowatts Converter — uW to pW
Convert Microwatt (uW) to Picowatt (pW) using the exact conversion factor (1 microwatt = 1,000,000 picowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microwatts to Picowatts converter
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Electricity Converter
Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-12.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Microwatts to Picowatts
Microwatt and Picowatt both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units, and picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
Formula
picowatts = microwatts × 1000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microwatt equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 picowatt equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microwatt-to-picowatt factor of 1000000.
Simple example
1 uW × 1000000 = 1,000,000 pW
1 microwatt = 1,000,000 picowatts.
Real-world example
120 uW × 1000000 = 120,000,000 pW
120 microwatts = 120,000,000 picowatts.
Conversion table
| Microwatt (uW) | Picowatt (pW) |
|---|---|
| 1 uW | 1,000,000 pW |
| 5 uW | 5,000,000 pW |
| 12 uW | 12,000,000 pW |
| 24 uW | 24,000,000 pW |
| 120 uW | 120,000,000 pW |
| 240 uW | 240,000,000 pW |
Reverse conversion: Picowatt to Microwatt
1 pW × 0.000001 = 0.000001 uW
1 picowatt = 0.000001 microwatts.
microwatts = picowatts × 0.000001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picowatt to Microwatt.
Understanding the Microwatt (uW)
Microwatt is 0.000001 watt units.
Understanding the Picowatt (pW)
Picowatt is 1e-12 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picowatts are in 1 microwatt?
1 microwatt equals 1,000,000 picowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microwatt to picowatt?
Multiply the microwatt value by 1000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picowatt back to microwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picowatt equals 0.000001 microwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microwatt?
Microwatt (uW) is a unit of electricity.
What is a picowatt?
Picowatt (pW) is a unit of electricity.
Is the microwatt to picowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both microwatt and picowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.